"Astrophysics Updates" is intended to serve the information needs of
professional astronomers and postgraduate students about areas of
astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology that are rich and active research
spheres. Observational methods and the latest results of astronomical
research are presented as well as their theoretical foundations and
interrelations. The contributed commissioned articles are written by
leading exponents in a format that will appeal to professional
astronomers and astrophysicists who are interested in topics outside
their own specific areas of research. This collection of timely reviews
may also attract the interest of advanced amateur astronomers seeking
scientifically rigorous coverage.